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Create your debt freedom plan

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Many years ago, my husband and I faced what we thought was an insurmountable hurdle– six figures of non-mortgage debts. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different. Debt is Dumb and Cash is King.”. “…and

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

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Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. Fortunately, there is no one size fits all plan to debt reduction. Some families find it feasible to make drastic cuts to non essential expenditures such as entertainment, dining out, and vacationing.

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Find out how Jessica & Her Husband Paid off $175,000 of Debt

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga.

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Create a Family Balance Sheet | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. It all starts here: your family’s balance sheet. Column B = Balance.

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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Simple Summer Meal Planning. I think summer is the easiest season to meal plan, I keep our meals simple–a grilled protein, side salad, corn on the cob, and fresh summer fruit, such as watermelon and/or cantaloupe. I use my plasma money for special treats for my family and me. Unexpected PA 529 Cash Deposit: $200.

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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

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Do you keep your family in a survival mode? Arranging a family financial analysis is very important to long term financial success. Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you…. Here are some tips to conduct an effective family financial analysis.

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